For years, some of the fastest athletes in the world have played in the NFL. Who is the fastest player in the NFL right now?
The NFL provides specific speeds on different in-game play types with Next Gen Stats. This information is widely used in NFL betting, fantasy football, scouting, and more.
Fastest NFL Players
All times are based on ball carriers and clocked on NFL Next Gen Stats for the 2022 regular season and playoffs as of Jan. 30:
| Rank | Player | Play | Speed (MPH) |
| 1 | Parris Campbell | 26-yard rush | 22.11 |
| 2 | Kenneth Walker | 74-yard rushing TD | 22.09 |
| 3 | Breece Hall | 62-yard rushing TD | 21.87 |
| 4 | DeSean Jackson | 62-yard reception | 21.72 |
| 5 | Christian Watson | 46-yard rushing TD | 21.72 |
| 6 | Jaylen Waddle | 84-yard receiving TD | 21.68 |
| 7 | Dalvin Cook | 81-yard rushing TD | 21.68 |
| 8 | Travis Etienne | 62-yard rushing TD | 21.62 |
| 9 | Devin Duvernay | 103-yard kickoff return TD | 21.6 |
| 10 | Tariq Woolen | 40-yard interception TD | 21.58 |
Fastest 40-Yard Dash Times at NFL Combine
Five years after running a 4.22 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, John Ross still holds the top spot for all-time players.
Here’s a look at the 10 fastest 40-yard dash times ever at the NFL Combine:
| Rank | Player | 40 Time |
| 1 | John Ross | 4.22 |
| 2 | Kalon Barnes | 4.23 |
| 3 | Chris Johnson | 4.24 |
| 4 | Rondel Melendez | 4.24 |
| 5 | Dri Archer | 4.26 |
| 6 | Tariq Woolen | 4.26 |
| 7 | Jerome Mathis | 4.26 |
| 8 | Marquise Goodwin | 4.27 |
| 9 | Stanford Routt | 4.27 |
| 10 | Henry Ruggs III | 4.27 |
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